Second vin

The Prieuré d'Arche wine is essentially sourced from young semillon vines from the Château d'Arche property that are under ten years old. We also have a small plot of our Sauvignon-Blanc grapes that are specifically dedicated to making Prieuré d'Arche.

This wine is generally fresh and crisp, which can accompany en entire meal. It marries well with white meats.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

SURFACE 10 hectares

SOIL TYPES types gravel, clay and limestone

VINE TYPES 70 % Sémillon, 30 % Sauvignon blanc

AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE 15 years

CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, use of lutte raisonnée

AVERAGE OUTPUT 18 hectolitres per hectare (average over the last 10 years)

PLANTATION DENSITY 1,5m x 1m (6600 vineheads per ha)

VINIFICATION Pressing is done in vertical wine presses dating from 1935. Vinification in stainless steel vats with 40 hectoliters per vat.

MATURING Part of the wine matures in barrels.

OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL Laboratory